AIN'T LOVE GRAND?


Love is the connection
of chance
a glimpse in time
a moment of observation

when two stars seem to
align perfectly
in their own stellar and
very unique constellation

forming a friendship, a bond
and a union of souls

* * *

Love is the joy and pain
in trusting
wholeheartedly

and at times foolheartedly

Love is being let down
but exercising forgiveness
and moving forward with clarity

yet some confusion ...

* * *

Love is hearts
embarking on a journey
of shared experiences

with
patience
tolerance
and understanding

Love is patience
when you want to
wring his neck

Love is tolerance
when you want to
throttle her sideways

...and love
is understanding
you simply can't do either

* * *

Love is being at home
in your own skin
and sliding around on top of his

Love is feeling completely
comfortable with reality
in every way ... well almost

Love is sometimes
using the throne room
with the door open

Love is sleeping in the wet spot

Embracing bad habits: -

Cover fluffing
Ambient aromas
and usually at some point
stretch marks and three a.m. feeds

Love is seeing him
well up during a chick flick
and pretending not to notice

Love is seeing her
look her absolute worst
laying on a hospital gurney
like a gutted cow
pushing out your child

yet knowing
you just saw her
at her absolute best ...

Love is the acceptance
of another
significant other

warts and all ...

Ain't love grand?

(C)